Elected Ward 4 Councillor in 2010, elected Mayor in 2014, re-elected in 2018, re-elected in 2022.
That City Council, in its capacity as the Shareholder of the Guelph Junction Railway Limited, directs the Board of Directors to report back to the Shareholder, in advance of the next annual Shareholder’s meeting, evaluating the following with options for Council's consideration regarding: Amending the GJR Shareholder Declaration to broaden its mandate to explicitly support the City’s adopted Maste
1. That City Council, in its capacity as the Shareholder of the Guelph Junction Railway Limited, directs the Board of Directors to report back to the Shareholder, in advance of the next annual Shareholder’s meeting, evaluating the following with options for Council's consideration regarding: o Amending the GJR Shareholder Declaration to broaden its mandate to explicitly support the City’s adopted
That Council receive the Guelph Energy Equity Action Plan. That Council direct staff, through the multi-year budget process, to determine the resourcing requirements and financial impacts of implementing the Energy Equity Action Plan for initiatives that directly involve the City of Guelph. Voting
That, through the Request for Proposal to evaluate the City’s role in Affordable Housing, energy efficiency be included as a component for evaluation in future delivery models. Voting
That the Recommendation Report - New Fee Structure for Building Permit Applications be received. That the amendment to Schedule “A” of the Building By-law (2015) – 19985, as shown in Attachment-2, be approved. That the amendment to Tables 5 and 79 of the User Fees By-law (2025) - 21164, as shown in Attachment-3, be approved. That Council approve adjusting the Building Services OBC Stabilization Re
1. That Council receive the Guelph Energy Equity Action Plan. 2. That Council direct staff, through the multi-year budget process, to determine the resourcing requirements and financial impacts of implementing the Energy Equity Action Plan for initiatives that directly involve the City of Guelph. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Coun
1. That, through the Request for Proposal to evaluate the City’s role in Affordable Housing, energy efficiency be included as a component for evaluation in future delivery models. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor
1. That the Recommendation Report - New Fee Structure for Building Permit Applications be received. 2. That the amendment to Schedule “A” of the Building By-law (2015) – 19985, as shown in Attachment-2, be approved. 3. That the amendment to Tables 5 and 79 of the User Fees By-law (2025) - 21164, as shown in Attachment-3, be approved. 4. That Council approve adjusting the Building Services OBC Stab
That the Internal Audit Work Plan 2026-2028, as outlined in the report titled “Internal Audit Work Plan 2026 – 2028” dated Tuesday February 3, 2026, be approved. Voting
That Operations Services staff be directed to investigate and report back on winter control and winter maintenance service levels, including potential additional services, and that the report back include financial and resourcing analyses, along with incorporation of community engagement components. Voting
1. That the Internal Audit Work Plan 2026-2028, as outlined in the report titled “Internal Audit Work Plan 2026 – 2028” dated Tuesday February 3, 2026, be approved. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Cou
1. That Operations Services staff be directed to investigate and report back on winter control and winter maintenance service levels, including potential additional services, and that the report back include financial and resourcing analyses, along with incorporation of community engagement components. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil
That clause 1 (a) of the main motion be amended to: Refine the criteria used to assess suitability for increased residential density that would only apply to corner lots that are adjacent to arterial and/or collector roads. Voting
That Council directs staff to continue evaluating the feasibility of permitting five or more residential units on low density residential lots (RL.1 and RL.2), and to undertake the following actions: Refine the criteria used to assess suitability for increased residential density that would only apply to corner lots that are adjacent to arterial and/or collector roads; and Report back to Council i
That clause 1 (a) of the main motion be amended to: a. Refine the criteria used to assess suitability for increased residential density that would only apply to corner lots that are adjacent to arterial and/or collector roads. Voting in Favour: (6): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (5): Councillor All
1. That Council directs staff to continue evaluating the feasibility of permitting five or more residential units on low density residential lots (RL.1 and RL.2), and to undertake the following actions: a. Refine the criteria used to assess suitability for increased residential density that would only apply to corner lots that are adjacent to arterial and/or collector roads; and b. Report back to
That staff be directed to review and compile options on addressing and defining graffiti, both impacting city and private properties, and that a report be introduced to Committee of the Whole by end of Q1, 2026. And that as work is underway, that solutions such as volunteerism, mural initiatives, public education campaigns, and partnerships for faster removal on private property be considered. Vot
That the capital project budget adjustments in Attachment 2, Budget Reallocations (Tables 4 and 6) and Funding Adjustments (Tables 5 and 7) be approved. That Council approve an in-year operating budget adjustment to compensation and benefits for Guelph Wellington Paramedics Service (GWPS) totaling $1,300,000, to be shared between the City and The County of Wellington ($819,000 and $481,000 respect
That the City of Guelph adopt the optional subclass for affordable rental housing in respect of the multi-residential (MT) and new multi-residential (NT) property classes. To be effective January 1, 2026. That staff be authorized to prepare the necessary by-law, to come into force on January 1, 2026, to adopt the aforesaid optional subclasses in respect of the multi-residential (MT) and new multi-
1. That staff be directed to review and compile options on addressing and defining graffiti, both impacting city and private properties, and that a report be introduced to Committee of the Whole by end of Q1, 2026. 2. And that as work is underway, that solutions such as volunteerism, mural initiatives, public education campaigns, and partnerships for faster removal on private property be considere
1. That the capital project budget adjustments in Attachment 2, Budget Reallocations (Tables 4 and 6) and Funding Adjustments (Tables 5 and 7) be approved. 2. That Council approve an in-year operating budget adjustment to compensation and benefits for Guelph Wellington Paramedics Service (GWPS) totaling $1,300,000, to be shared between the City and The County of Wellington ($819,000 and $481,000 r
1. That the City of Guelph adopt the optional subclass for affordable rental housing in respect of the multi-residential (MT) and new multi-residential (NT) property classes. To be effective January 1, 2026. Committee of the Whole Minutes: September 3, 2025 - 6 2. That staff be authorized to prepare the necessary by-law, to come into force on January 1, 2026, to adopt the aforesaid optional subcla
That a one-time grant of $600,000 be approved for 2027 as financial investment towards Guelph Storm Limited, contingent on a successful bid in securing the 2027 Memorial Cup in Guelph. That a commitment of up to $100,000 of in-kind fees at Sleeman Centre associated with facility ice rental, licensing fees, and facility staff be approved for 2027, contingent on a successful bid in securing the 2027
1. That a one-time grant of $600,000 be approved for 2027 as financial investment towards Guelph Storm Limited, contingent Committee of the Whole Minutes: July 8, 2025 - 15 on a successful bid in securing the 2027 Memorial Cup in Guelph. 2. That a commitment of up to $100,000 of in-kind fees at Sleeman Centre associated with facility ice rental, licensing fees, and facility staff be approved for 2
That the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to advocate to the provincial government for the necessary permissions to allow residential development at 72 Farquhar Street. If necessary permissions are not obtained, or if no potential development proposals are received by September 30, 2025, that no further staff time to advocate for these permissions is required. Voting
1. That the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to advocate to the provincial government for the necessary permissions to allow residential development at 72 Farquhar Street. 2. If necessary permissions are not obtained, or if no potential development proposals are received by September 30, 2025, Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes: April 1, 2025 - 9 that no further staff time to advocate
That Action 4 of the Vision Zero Guelph - Action Plan for Safe Streets (Implement the Quality Transit Network, including the conversion of general traffic lanes to dedicated transit lanes), be amended to require City Council approval prior to implementation. Voting
That Action 57 of the Vision Zero Guelph - Action Plan for Safe Streets, be amended to add the words “and testing” as follows: “Review and support enhanced driver education, training initiatives and testing with the Ministry of Transportation”. Voting
That the definition of “Sensitive Public Space” in section 3.5(1) of By-law (2024)-20990 be amended to add after the words "includes but is not limited to," the words "any Public Space that shares a property line with a school or childcare centre". Voting
That Guelph City Council supports the appointment of Mayor Cam Guthrie to the position of Director, Large Urban Caucus on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 term. Voting
1. That Action 4 of the Vision Zero Guelph - Action Plan for Safe Streets (Implement the Quality Transit Network, including the conversion of general traffic lanes to dedicated transit lanes), be amended to require City Council approval prior to implementation. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Coun
1. That Action 57 of the Vision Zero Guelph - Action Plan for Safe Streets, be amended to add the words “and testing” as follows: “Review and support enhanced driver education, training initiatives and testing with the Ministry of Transportation”. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, C
1. That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, regarding advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Counci
City Council Meeting Minutes: March 25, 2025 - 11 1. That the definition of “Sensitive Public Space” in section 3.5(1) of By-law (2024)-20990 be amended to add after the words "includes but is not limited to," the words "any Public Space that shares a property line with a school or childcare centre". Voting in Favour: (6): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Cou
1. That Guelph City Council supports the appointment of Mayor Cam Guthrie to the position of Director, Large Urban Caucus on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 term. Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson
That the report titled “Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Framework Overview” be received. Voting
1. That the report titled “Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Framework Overview” be received. Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, and Councillor O'Rourke
That City Council approve the proposed amendments to the Waste Management By-law to align with the Blue Box Regulation.
Committee of the Whole Minutes - January 14, 2025 3 1. That City Council approve the proposed amendments to the Waste Management By-law to align with the Blue Box Regulation.
That Council request the Province of Ontario to amend section 9 of Regulation 584/06 under the Municipal Act, 2001, to permit municipalities to charge fair fees to for-profit gas utilities for their use of public property, as municipalities do in most other provinces. That Council direct staff, to the satisfaction of the DCAO of IDE to negotiate a Franchise Agreement with the gas distribution comp